Overview
Seychelles is a member of the Confederation of African Football and plays in the Southern African (COSAFA) zone. The men's national team, known as the Pirates, has played 183 recorded internationals since 1974, winning 26 of them (14.2%).
Seychelles are still waiting for their first appearance at an Africa Cup of Nations finals tournament.
On current form our Elo rating places Seychelles 57th in Africa and 240th in the world.
With about 0.1 million people and its capital in Victoria, Seychelles has produced 52 notable footballers footballers in our database.
Famous Seychellois footballers
Michael MancienneSeychelles · b. 1988
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Philip ZialorSeychelles · b. 1976
Kevin BetsySeychelles · b. 1978
Jan MakSeychelles · b. 1945
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Ralph Jean-LouisSeychelles · b. 1968
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Alex NibouretteSeychelles · b. 1983
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Gervais Waye-HiveSeychelles · b. 1988
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Chris DawsonSeychelles · b. 1979
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Denis BarbeSeychelles · b. 1978
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Eric Nelson SophaSeychelles · b. 1974
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Jonathan BibiSeychelles · b. 1984
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Nelson LaurenceSeychelles · b. 1984
Most capped
Top scorers (match database)
- Philip Zialor
- Robert Suzette
- Don Annacoura
- Bertrand St. Ange
- Ryan Henriette
- Lorenzo Hoareau
- Brandon Labrosse
Where Seychellois players play
Most Seychellois players in our records play in domestic or regional leagues.
Clubs and leagues in Seychelles
Main competitions: Seychelles First Division.
- Saint Louis Suns Unitedfounded 2007
- St Michel United FCfounded 1993
- Anse Réunion FCfounded 1957
- La Passe FCfounded 1992
- Red Star Anse-aux-Pinsfounded 1993
- The Lions FC
- Côte d'Or FC
- Light Stars FC
Where Seychellois footballers are born
4 Seychelles internationals were born abroad, most often in United Kingdom (3), Netherlands (1). See the diaspora →
Stadiums
- Stade LinitéVictoria
- People's Stadium, SeychellesVictoria
- Stade d’Amitié
Strength over time
Year-end Elo rating of Seychelles. Elo history →
Frequently asked questions
What is the nickname of the Seychelles national team?
Seychelles are nicknamed the Pirates.
How many times have Seychelles won AFCON?
Seychelles have won the Africa Cup of Nations 0 times.
Have Seychelles played at the World Cup?
No, Seychelles have not qualified for a World Cup finals tournament yet.
Who is the top scorer for Seychelles?
In our match database, Philip Zialor leads with 3 goals. Goal data is most complete for tournament matches.
Who is the most famous Seychellois footballer?
By international recognition, Michael Mancienne is the best-known Seychellois footballer in our database, followed by Philip Zialor and Kevin Betsy.
What is the biggest stadium in Seychelles?
Stade Linité is the largest football stadium in Seychelles in our records, with a capacity of 10,000.